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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180116 ESTF MinutesENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2018 1. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the meeting of the Environmental & Sustainability Task Force of the City of Rosemount was called to order on January 16, 2018 at 5:32 p.m. in the Conference Room of City Hall, 2875 145th St West, Rosemount. Attendees included Task Force Members: Mark Glende, Rebecca Higgins, Wade Miller, Renee Burman, Karen Malkowski, and Katie Koch-Laveen. Staff present: City of Rosemount Senior Engineer Technician Derick Anderson, City of Rosemount Public Works Director Brian Erickson. 2. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. 3. APPROVAL OF November 17, 2017 MINUTES Motion by Glende Second by Burman Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Motion carried. 4. PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Partners in Energy – Workshops 2 & 3 Attendees from the Task Force: Mark Glende, Wade Miller, Vanessa DeMuth, Katie Koch-Laveen, Derick Anderson, Brian Erickson and many businesses sent representatives and City Officials also attended. PiE will have a total of 5 workshops, the last workshop (#3) was held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at The Rosemount Steeple Center. The next workshop is scheduled for February 12, 2018 at The Rosemount Steeple Center. Members of PiE were split up into four groups; each group had a specific focus pertaining to Municipal, Home Owners, Medium-Large Business and Large energy users. Each group worked on short and long term goals and strategies. Some of the ideas to come out of these groups were to create a GREEN AWARD to recognize businesses that are energy efficient, reduce energy use through efficient building operation and demonstrate Municipal leadership by promoting prior and current efforts to reduce energy use in city buildings. b. City Council Update Higgins gave an overview at the City Council meeting on November 21, 2017 to update the City Council on REST’s ongoing activities and accomplishments. After the presentation, the city unanimously voted for a 2 year continuance of the Task Force and to vote to increase the members from 7 to 9 at a future city council meeting. The Mayor has asked the Environmental & Sustainability Task Force to draft a budget and to bring that draft to one of the upcoming meetings. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Invitation to Alliance for Sustainability January 18, 2018 Higgins will be attending the Alliance for Sustainability Seminar. The seminar is for high ambitious cites and cities with a proven track record with energy efficiency. b. Budget Workshop Discussion on a budget meeting was brought to the floor. The budget was discussed and decided upon to have a meeting in mid-February sometime before the next REST scheduled meeting. c. Expo Home & Business Expo will be held on March 3, 2018 at the Rosemount Community Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. REST members will participate. It is unknown at this time if REST will share a table with the city or have their own space. We will discuss at the next meeting what handouts to have present and what our main focus will be. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS No new announcements 8. ADJOURNMENT Move to adjourn 7:05 by Koch-Laveen, second by Malkowski Ayes: 6 Nays: 0. Motion carried. Next Task Force Meeting February 20th, 2018.